
Texas State Licensed Contractor Scraper
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Texas State Licensed Contractor Scraper
Supercharge your contractor research with our comprehensive Texas State Licensed Contractor Scraper! Get complete contractor information including license numbers, business names, contact details, license types, status, and expiration dates.
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🚀 Effortlessly collect detailed contractor licensing data from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) with our advanced data collection tool.
Designed for business researchers, compliance professionals, and market analysts, this tool pulls comprehensive contractor licensing data from TDLR—the official licensing authority for Texas contractors. Get critical information like license numbers, business names, expiration dates, contact details, and more, all with no coding required.
Target Audience: Business researchers, compliance professionals, market analysts, contractors, licensing consultants Primary Use Cases: Compliance monitoring, market research, competitive analysis, lead generation, licensing verification
What Does TDLR Scraper Do?
This tool collects detailed contractor licensing data from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, supporting both individual searches and broad data collection. It delivers:
- License Information: License numbers, types, descriptions, classes, and status
- Business Details: Company names, contact names, addresses, and locations
- Contact Information: Phone numbers, email addresses, and business addresses
- License Management: Issue dates, expiration dates, renewal dates, and discipline records
- Sponsor Information: Sponsor names, license numbers, and expiration dates
- Financial Data: Bond amounts, insurance coverage, and violation history
- Location Data: Cities, counties, states, and ZIP codes
- Verification Links: Direct URLs to official TDLR detail pages
- Metadata: Scraping timestamps and data freshness indicators
Business Value: Make informed decisions about contractor compliance, track licensing status, and identify business opportunities with comprehensive, up-to-date licensing data.
How to use the TDLR Scraper - Full Demo
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Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started!
Input
To start TDLR web scraping, simply fill in the input form. You can scrape TDLR based on:
- maxItems - Set the maximum number of contractor results to collect. Required for non-paying users (max 100). Paying users have no limit (max 1,000,000). If not defined for paying users, scraping will be unlimited.
Filter Options:
- licenseType - Select the type of contractor license to search
- licenseNumber - Search for a specific license number
- businessName - Search by contractor business name
- ownerName - Search by license holder name
- city - Filter results by city
- zipCode - Filter results by ZIP code
Here's what the filled-out input schema looks like:
And here it is written in JSON:
{"maxItems": 100,"licenseType": "Electricians"}
Pro Tip: Use TDLR's search filters to target specific contractor types, locations, or license statuses for more focused results.
Output
After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the amount of results you've set. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document.
Here's an example of scraped TDLR data you'll get if you decide to scrape contractor licenses:
{"licenseNumber": "RAIC-12345","businessName": "TEXAS PREMIER CONSTRUCTION LLC","contactName": "JOHNSON, MICHAEL DAVID","licenseType": "RAIC","licenseDescription": "Residential Appliance Installation Contractor","status": "Active","expirationDate": "12/15/2025","address": "1234 Main Street, Suite 200","city": "Houston","state": "TX","zipCode": "77001","phone": "(713) 555-0123","email": "michael.johnson@texaspremier.com","licenseClass": "Class A","issueDate": "12/15/2020","renewalDate": "12/15/2023","discipline": "Harris","county": "Harris","sponsor": "SMITH, ROBERT JAMES","sponsorLicenseNumber": "54321","sponsorExpiration": "06/30/2026","bondAmount": "$50,000","insuranceAmount": "$1,000,000","violations": "","detailUrl": "https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/SearchResultDetail.asp?1=RAIC00012345","scrapedTimestamp": "2025-09-18T10:30:15.123Z"}
What You Get: Complete contractor licensing information including business details, contact information, license descriptions, sponsor information, financial bonds, insurance details, violation history, and comprehensive location data for compliance monitoring and market analysis Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis in your business tools
Why Choose the TDLR Scraper?
- Real-Time Data: Get the most current licensing information directly from TDLR's official database
- Comprehensive Coverage: Access all available contractor licensing data in one place
- Easy Filtering: Use TDLR's built-in search filters or our custom filtering options
- No Duplicates: Automatically skips items already in your dataset
- User-Friendly: No coding needed—just input your search criteria and go
- Reliable Source: Data comes directly from the official Texas licensing authority
Time Savings: Save 4-6 hours per week compared to manual licensing research Cost Efficiency: Fraction of the cost of hiring a research assistant or using expensive compliance databases
How to Use
- Sign Up: Create a free Apify account (takes 2 minutes)
- Find the Scraper: Visit the TDLR Scraper page
- Set Input: Add your search criteria, max items, and dataset name (optional)
- Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your data
- Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON
Total Time: 5 minutes setup, 10-30 minutes for data collection No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click
Business Use Cases
Compliance Professionals:
- Monitor contractor licensing status
- Track license expiration dates
- Verify contractor credentials
- Generate compliance reports
Market Researchers:
- Analyze contractor market distribution
- Track licensing trends by region
- Identify market opportunities
- Build contractor databases
Business Development:
- Find licensed contractors in specific areas
- Generate leads for business partnerships
- Track competitor licensing status
- Identify potential acquisition targets
Data Analysts:
- Build comprehensive contractor databases
- Create regular market reports
- Support business decisions with data
- Analyze licensing patterns and trends
Using TDLR Scraper with the Apify API
For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing business tools.
- Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
- Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
- See the Apify API reference for full details
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does it cost? A: TDLR Scraper uses the Pay-per-event pricing model. You're charged a fixed price for specific events. Your costs can, therefore, be easily calculated. Here's the pricing breakdown:
✅ Actor start – $0.005
✅ Dataset item – $0.011
Q: How accurate is the data? A: We collect data directly from TDLR's official website in real-time, ensuring the most up-to-date and accurate licensing information available.
Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! Use the Apify API to schedule daily, weekly, or monthly runs automatically. Perfect for ongoing compliance monitoring.
Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is available 24/7. Contact us through the Apify platform.
Q: Is my data secure? A: Absolutely. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your data with third parties.
Q: What license types are available? A: The scraper supports all TDLR license types including Residential Appliance Installation Contractors (RAIC), Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVC), Associate Auctioneers (AAU), and many more. Use the licenseType filter to target specific contractor categories.
Integrate TDLR Scraper with any app and automate your workflow
Last but not least, TDLR Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.
These includes:
Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever TDLR Scraper successfully finishes a run.
Need Help? Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool.
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